All support groups are free and open to the public, but pre-registration is suggested. For exact location, support group leader contact information and general questions, or to confirm a group is meeting in inclement weather, please call 1.800.272.3900.

TELEPHONE SUPPORT GROUPOpen to residents of all seven Hudson Valley counties3:30-4:30 p.m. the third Tuesday​of every monthCall 408.638.0968 or 646.558.8656 and enter meeting ID 235.519.5714, then press # sign to join the conversation. Contact Bonnie Lewis at 845.292.6180 ext. 122 with questions.

DUTCHESS COUNTY

Hyde Park6:30-8:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of every monthUnited Methodist Church of Hyde Park1 Church St.With facilitators Donna Slavinand Elizabeth Langan.

Fishkill7-8:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month All Sport Health and Fitness17 Old Main St.,

Hopewell Junction1-2:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of every monthHopewell Reformed Church143 Beekman Road

Poughkeepsie10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of every monthAlzheimer's Association Office2649 South Road, Suite 101

Rhinebeck4-5:30 p.m. second Monday of every monthStarr Library65 W. Main St.

Liberty6-7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each monthThis group will be on hiatus from January through March. The next session will be April 7, 2020.Achieve Rehabilitation& Nursing Facility170 Lake St., LibertyCall Sue Lennon at 845.292.4200 or 845.798.1913 or email her at slennon@achieverehabny.com

Mount Kisco (for adult children only)6:30-8 p.m. fourth WednesdayPresbyterian Church of Mount Kisco605 Millwood RoadEnter the building at the “Jennies School” door. Go to the second floor, and turn left. Meeting is in conference room, down the hall, on the left.

Caregivers frequently tellus that support groupsmake a positive differencein their lives.They say thatthere is nothing quite likebeing with peers who arefacing the same problems,that they find suggestionsfor problems they’ve beendealing with and that theybenefit from sharing theirown ideas and knowledgewith others.

We are currently seekingvolunteers interested infacilitating monthly caregiversupport groups in Dutchess, Putnam and Ulster counties.Training and support will beprovided by Alzheimer’sAssociation staff.

For more information, pleasecontact Debbie Kagan-Birkeland at 800.272.3900.

* Early-stage caregivers ** Free respite is offered during the group (preregistration is required). # Adult children only ## Spouse caregivers only ### Call 1.800.272.3900 to register

These programs are supported in part by the Rockland County Office for the Aging, the New York State Office for the Aging, the Administration on Aging and the County of Rockland. Contributions are voluntary and confidential and used to expand services. Services will not be denied if unable or unwilling to contribute. For those who self-disclose income at or above 185 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, the suggested contribution is equal to the service cost.